Game Of Thrones: 10 Greatest Warriors In The History Of Westeros

5. Jaime Lannister

"He was weak from imprisonment, and chained at the wrists. No knight in the Seven Kingdoms could have stood against him at his full strength, with no chains to hamper him."

Nowadays Jaime Lannister isn't too much use in battle, on account of only having one hand (and it's not his sword hand either, unfortunately). While that's led to some excellent character development, it is a shame we've never truly got to experience the greatness of a two-handed Jaime Lannister, who, had he lived longer, would surely have matched the exploits of his Kingsguard heroes.

He was raised to the Kingsguard at the age of 15, becoming the youngest ever to have the honour, a sign of his prodigious skill even at such a tender age (although it was also intended as a slight on Tywin). This came after he fought alongside the Kingsguard against the Kingswood Brotherhood, his efforts against the likes of the Smiling Knight convincing Arthur Dayne to knight him, before Lord Commander Gerold Hightower raised him to the White Cloaks.

Aerys' mistrust of him means that he didn't really get the chance to serve to his full potential, but we have seen glimpses of his true talent, such as his fights with Ned and Brienne. With two hands, or really just one good swordhand, few could match him in combat.